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St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church director of music and arts Tyrone Whiting (foreground) leads singers from the congregation in collaboration with the choir at Christ Episcopal Church for a performance of “The Crucifixion” by John Stainer.

St. Paul’s organ rededication recital series continues May 2

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Chestnut Hill, continues its series of rededication recitals at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 2. more

by Michael Caruso | 4/24/25

Cellist Ronald Lipscomb (left), who lived in both Mt. Airy and Germantown, had a remarkable career, playing with the New York Philharmonic under Leonard Bernstein, the American Symphony under Leopold Stokowski and with an orchestra conducted by Duke Ellington.

Mt. Airy cellist played with Bernstein, Ellington, Casals

Not too many local musicians have memories of playing with two legendary American innovators and composers, but Ron Lipscomb performed with the best. more

by Len Lear | 4/17/25

Four experts will lead participants in a three-part workshop series on preserving old houses.

A guide to caring for an old house in three sessions

West Mt. Airy Neighbors is launching the "Old House Care 2025 Workshop Series," a trio of educational sessions aimed at assisting homeowners. more

4/17/25

Sincere thanks for Local coverage

The Board of Directors and residents of Valley Greene Cooperative Apartments wish to express our sincere appreciation. more

4/10/25

Curtis Opera Theatre and the Curtis Symphony Orchestra will perform “Candide,” an operetta with music by Leonard Bernstein, a graduate of the Curtis Institute.

St. Martin’s Church to mark Holy Week with music

The Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Chestnut Hill will celebrate Holy Week with a pair of musical performances that shouldn’t be missed by local lovers of sacred choral music. more

by Michael Caruso | 4/10/25

An eggstravaganza of spring events

Spring brings a basket full of festive activities for the Easter holiday. more

4/3/25

Kareem Rosser (right) plays in the 2024 annual Philly Polo Classic, which he co-founded.

Mt. Airy polo star pens championship journey

Eight-year-old Kareem Rosser's life changed forever when a wrong turn on a bicycle landed him at Chamounix Stables in Fairmount Park. more

by Len Lear | 4/2/25

Friends of the Wissahickon volunteers regularly participate in planting in the park.

Do you love living in Philly's northwest?

If Philadelphia is the United States' "gardening capital," the Northwest could well be its nonprofit nexus. more

by Daralyse Lyons | 3/29/25

Youth soccer clubs merge

Three of Philadelphia's youth soccer organizations announced Monday they are merging to create a new club called Inter Philly. more

3/27/25

Cedars House cafe to close

The Cedars House, a cafe situated on Forbidden Drive in the Wissahickon Valley Park, has announced its permanent closure on March 23. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 3/20/25

City sanitation workers had to navigate a steep slope behind Valley Greene to get all the trash that had fallen along it.

Trash mountain finally cleared

After several months of persistent complaints, the city completed a challenging cleanup of illegally dumped trash behind Valley Greene Apartments. more

by Tommy Tucker | 3/19/25

Visitors enjoy the historic mansion and grounds of the Glen Foerd estate.

Glen Foerd reveals Gilded Age secrets

Glen Foerd, an 18-acre public park and historic site nestled along the Delaware River, has opened its doors for year-round exploration. more

3/13/25

On March 4, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation showed up at the Alden Park ‘trash mountain,’ which is on a steep hill, to assess the safest way to haul it away.

Citizen detective tracks illegal dumper

A trail of trash led to accountability this week when a demolition contractor agreed to help clean up illegal dumping behind Valley Greene Apartments. more

by Tommy Tucker | 3/12/25

The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, located in West Fairmount Park, is one of the nation’s largest amphitheaters.

Mann Center Institute to support community, arts and jobs

The Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia launched a new institute this month to support community arts programs. more

by Stephen Williams, WHYY | 3/6/25

City officials say they plan to clean up this illegal dump site, which sits on Alden Park property behind Valley Greene condominiums in Germantown, but can’t say when.

City cleanup leaves behind a giant pile of trash

City workers who cleaned up illegally dumped construction debris behind Valley Greene apartments have completed only half the job. more

by Tommy Tucker | 2/27/25

Patricia Anne Urevick and her partner of 50 years, Irv Ackelsberg, are surrounded by their grandchildren – Chaya,Ari, Bobby, Ivy and Roman – in a photo taken one year ago.

Community champion leaves a lasting park legacy

Patricia Anne Urevick, an acclaimed park advocate and healthcare provider, died Jan. 20, four days before her 70th birthday. more

by Len Lear | 2/20/25

Sallie and her husband Jim at an event in 2011.

Druim Moir heir leaves legacy of service at 81

Sarah Ludlow Ogden Smith, a social worker and community advocate with deep ties to Chestnut Hill history, died Jan. 4 at her home. more

by Len Lear | 1/30/25

A group of Teaching Fellows, college students who work with underserved middle-schoolers in the Breakthrough program, show off some of their facial expressions.

Local program builds students, and future teachers too

For almost 30 years, one Northwest Philadelphia program has been transforming the lives of students while building a pipeline of future teachers. more

by Len Lear | 1/27/25

West Mt. Airy’s Aminda Edgar, founder of Familiar Hearts Animal Society, with one of the many abandoned animals she has rescued.

From trash to treasured: West Mt. Airy’s pet rescuer

When the Rev. Laura Palmer heard about a dog named Doc, she knew right away that she wanted to help. more

by Len Lear | 12/12/24

Local locations are the setting for Philadelphia Dance Theatre’s “A Philadelphia Nutracker,” running Dec. 14 to 15 at Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell.

Dance company brings Philadelphia-themed 'Nutcracker' to Montco

Philadelphia Dance Theatre will present its 25th anniversary production of "A Philadelphia Nutcracker" next month. more

11/27/24

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St. Paul’s organ rededication recital series continues May 2

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